Wets and drys loom at San Francisco convention
Discussion on the Wet and Dry fight shapes the Democratic National Convention with Wilbur Marsh signaling a liberal plank may aid Cox. Bryan faces opposition from Democrats tired of his leadership and prohibition zeal. Supreme Court ruling confirms only state legislatures may ratify amendments not subject to popular referendum. The wets’ next move remains undisclosed.
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San Francisco
Conventon
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United States
Supreme Court
Ohio
North Dakota Supreme Court Victory Boosts Nonpartisan League
On June 1 the United States Supreme Court declined to interfere with North Dakota state court rulings upholding laws that created a state owned industrial program financed by a $17,000,000 bond issue. The decision aids the Nonpartisan League ahead of the primary election against the I V A, affirming the state’s constitutional bond and state enterprise framework.
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United States Supreme Court
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Supreme Court
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State Hall Insurance
What Meaneth These Stones Memorial Address at Glasgow
Clyde G. Sparks Fairfield attorney delivers an eloquent Memorial Day address at the soldiers monument in Glasgow. He ties the Civil War tribute to biblical themes, traces liberty's rise from medieval Europe, and recalls Wendell Phillips and Boston’s fight against slavery.
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Clyde G. Sparks
Glasgow
Fairfield
Sparks
Jordan
Moses
Joshua
Israel
Tribune Want Ads Bring Personal Profits and Results
The Tribune classifieds promise powerful buying and selling power. Readers rely on want ads for personal needs and profitable transactions, claiming they pay off. The trusted slogan It Pays to Tie to the Tribune emphasizes effective, results driven advertising.
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The
Tribune
Rural schools hold commencement at Jefferson high school
Commencement exercises for Jefferson county rural schools take place Saturday June 12 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. A Butterfly drill by Pleasant Plain seventh and eighth graders and Rings of Roses by third and fourth graders precede the address by Miss May Frances, state inspector of rural schools. Diplomas will be awarded to a long list of graduates joining their district high schools.
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Jefferson County
Pleasant Plain
May Frances
Fi Fi of the Toy Shop to Open in Local Chautauqua
The Ladies' Civic League plans two June performances of Fi Fi of the Toy Shop at the Chautauqua auditorium under John B. Rogers Producing Co. Rehearsals start soon. The East acclaimed musical fantasy features toy and doll characters and will showcase city talent.
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Chautauqua Auditorium
John B. Rogers Producing Co
Chicago
East
Hoffman
Eightieth Birthday of Mrs. Peter Rivey Celebrated
Mrs. Peter Rivey who lives one mile south of Lockridge marked her eightieth birthday last Sunday. Twenty five guests including her children and grandchildren joined in a noon dinner with well filled baskets. Ice cream and cake followed on the lawn as guests departed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Millspaugh Ruth and William Rome Miss Lizzie and Will Rivey Miss Irene Downs Fairfield Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson Hillsboro Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Denny New London Mr. and Mrs. Hy Danielson and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rivey and baby Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Graf Ottte Rivey and Jennie Rivey all of Lockridge.
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Peter Rivey
Lockridge
Rivey
Irene Downs
Fairfield
J. E. Johnson
Hillsboro
E. E. Denny
New London
Hy Danielson
Frank Rivey
L. J. Graf
Ottte
Jennie Rivey
Fairfield Plans to Extend Monthly Bargain Days for a Year
Fairfield merchants agreed to continue the monthly bargain day program for at least a year. G R Lowe of Terre Haute presented the Neosho plan details to about 80 business men at Yeoman hall, outlining community advertising, a countywide auction concept, and improved local newspaper use to boost trade and town visibility.
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Fairfield
Yeoman Hall
G. R. Lowe
Terre Haute
Ind
Neosho
Lowe
Civic League Tea Hosted by Mrs Bock This Friday
Mrs Bock will host a Civic league tea Friday afternoon at eight. Committees will report on inspection, park, band stand, and Victory theatre show results. The group aims to finalize plans for the production Fi F of the Toy Shop to be staged in late June in Fairfield. All interested in a cleaner, more beautiful Fairfield urged to attend.
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Civic League
Fairfield class of 1920 graduation with 106 graduates
A large audience attended Fairfield High School last night for the 1920 graduation in the school auditorium. Sixty eight boys and thirty eight girls formed the class. a complete musical program accompanied the oratorical items. Notable features included salutatory by Rosa Hilding and valedictory on Volunteers For Service by Helen McCabe, with diplomas presented by Supt. Garrett and President Raney.
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Fairfield High School
Atlante
Vilema Gaumer
R. H. Polly
Fanning
Rosa Hilding
Harry Booker Smith
Alliston
Margaret Irene Lyon
Elsie Fordyce
Lester G. Myers
Averill Hammer
Helen Pauline McCabe
Chas .F. Garrett
J. L. Raney
Former Fairfield Girl Receives Key Foreign Post
Helen Vannostrand, daughter of the late Charles Vannostrand, is appointed to an important position with a British department store. The selection, reported from a New York paper, marks the Prince School of Education graduates first sent to British stores.
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Helen Vannostrand
Charles Vannostrand
New York
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Prince School of Education
Rex Cohen
Lewis, Ladi
Manchester
Liverpool
England
Prince School
Kathryn Thomas
Oberlin College
Halle Bros
Cleveland
Miss Thomas
University of California
Columbia
Department of Economics
University
Cohen
Advertising Club Is Formed In Fairfield
Fifteen of Fairfield's progressive citizens formed the Fairfield Advertising Club to promote local and Jefferson County publicity. G R Lowe of Terre Haute, originator of The Neosho Plan, attended a dinner as guest. The club will affiliate with Advertising Clubs of the World, based in Indianapolis, and aims to advance commerce, agriculture, education and social life. Officers: President Roy Louden, Vice President Chas Heer, Secretary-Treasurer Community Club Secretary Jones.
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Fairfield Advertising Club
Jefferson County
G. R. Lowe
Terre Haute
Ind
Neosho
Advertising Clubs of the World
Indianapolis
Roy Louden
Chas, Heer
Jones
Washington County lands sold in 1847 for as low as $1.25 an acre
An old county auditor’s ledger records 1847 sales of school lands in Crawfordsville and nearby townships. Buyers paid from $1.25 to $8.50 per acre, with notes on 320 acre parcels and early 19th century sums, including a 102-year-old resident still living in Washington.
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Washington County
L. Griffith
Crawfordsville
Frederick Schwaibe
Mr. Schwabi
Geo. H. Speers
I. Prather
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Robert Johnson
Thomas Maxwell
H. Nabb
S. A. Russell
Elmer Burnett
Maxwell
Washington Township
Joseph Keck
John Curry
Norman Everson
W. Rousseau
Horton
Brighton Township
John Lewis
N. P. Cooper
Public School Fund
Washington Journal
Wireless Station at Douds Links to Germany
The Douds wireless station maintains direct contact with our wireless plant and hears messages from Germany. Clarence Curts notes daily transmissions and claims limited possibility of receiving replies from the country while confirming global communication links.
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Birmingham
Hasec
Douds
Clarance Curts
Clarence
Germany
Wles
Washington Nine Year Old Girl Killed in Drag Accident
The nine year old daughter of Amos Stout from nine miles from Washington died Tuesday night when the drag tied to a team pulled her into the road. She was driving the team alone when the accident occurred. Screams drew the mother and other children to the scene. the child lay on her face in the road with a heavy railroad tie drag on her back.
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Washington
Amos Stout
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